Ever hear of “Sleep Stealers”? How about a “Sleep Fitness Program”? Those are the types of things you’re going to learn about if you purchase the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach.
What exactly is the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach? It’s a gadget that collects data on your sleeping patterns and habits and uses algorithms to help you identify and correct problem areas.
Since the average person, taking an average lifespan of 78 years or so, sleeps for 26 years, it’s logical to make the most of it. And in today’s society, most of us walk around like zombies during the day because we act like vampires at night, staying up to all hours watching our favorite TV series, playing with our iPhone apps, gaming, or wandering around the internet. We need more sleep, but with what sleep we are getting, the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach is going to help us improve it.
After five years of R&D and consumer testing, the Sleep Coach is on the market for 400 bones. That’s a hefty price for something that looks like your basic bedside alarm clock, but does your G&E give you a sleep score, among other things?
Undressing the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach
When you get your Zeo Personal Sleep Coach, you’ll find a headband and a bedside clock. In the headband, which is made of soft, adjustable fibers, there are dry, hypoallergenic, silverized-fabric sensors that are used in conjunction with Zeo’s proprietary SoftWave technology to collect your sleep data. This data is stored on the bedside display for up to two weeks and also on an SD memory card, which you can then take and upload your information to the myZeo Personal Coaching website. At the site, you’ll be able to discover trends and take advantage of the “7 Step Sleep Fitness Program.” You’ll also have access to a sleep journal, which takes into account your lifestyle and “Sleep Stealers” to help you overcome them and get a better night’s sleep. For more immediate information, the bedside display gives you a sleep score (ZQ) and shows a graph of your light, deep, and REM sleep of the night. This information is gathered through the use of algorithms and AI software that monitors your brain’s electrical activity.
In case you’re wondering, yes, the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach does have an alarm function, which is called SmartWake and is optional. What makes it so smart? This feature actively monitors you for 30 minutes within the wake time you set, looking for your “natural awakening point.” If you’re worried about being late, the SmartWake will get you up no later than the time you want.
